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Our Movement Will Continue Until Jannat al-Baqi Is Rebuilt : Maulana Mahboob Mehdi Abidi
Religious scholars and Shia community leaders have renewed calls for the reconstruction of the shrines of revered Islamic figures buried at Jannat al-Baqi in Medina.
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Book on History in Patna to Be Released at Symposium on November 1
A symposium marking the 150th birth anniversary of Hafiz Maulana Syed Farman Ali (may his resting place be exalted) will be held in Patna on November 1, 2026.
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Following the Example of Fatima Zahra Is Essential for Building a Moral Society : Syed Hassan Mousavi
Agha Syed Hassan Mousavi Safavi, president of Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian, has described the life and teachings of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) as a guiding example for building a virtuous society.
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Ex-J&K CM Calls on Muslims Across India to Unite Against Demolitions in BJP-Ruled States
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah called on Muslims across India to unite against demolitions carried out by BJP-led governments.
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Amroha Celebrate Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s 209th Birth Anniversary
The 209th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, founder of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), renowned writer, journalist and social reformer, was commemorated at a special event in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, with alumni and other participants paying tribute to his contributions to education and social reform.
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Fatima Studies Classes Begin at Madarsa Jafaria in Ajmer, Hazrat Fatima Zahra and Laylat al-Qadr
Madarsa Jafaria in Taragarh, Ajmer, has launched classes on Fatima Shanasi, focusing on the life, spiritual status and teachings of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Imarat-e-Shariah Hind Calls for Greater Efforts to Protect Islamic Faith Among Younger Generations
The Majlis-e-Shura of Imarat-e-Shariah Hind has adopted several important decisions to strengthen the organisation, expand Sharia courts and improve mechanisms for resolving religious and family disputes, with particular emphasis on safeguarding Islamic beliefs among younger generations.
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Book on Quranic Teachings and Monotheism Launched at Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh Muslim University’s Department of Shia Theology organised the launch of Hablul Wadud, a book by author Shabih Zahra Hussaini Qanun Puri, at the Cultural Hall of Maulana Azad Library.
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Iranian Leader’s Representative in India Meets BAPS Spokesperson to Discuss Global Peace
Hujjatul Islam Dr. Abdul Majid Hakim Ilahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, met Brahmavihari Swami, international spokesperson for the BAPS Hindu organisation and head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
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Inside India’s ‘Mini Iran’: The Karnataka Village Preserving a Distinctive Shia Muslim Heritage
Nestled in the Gauribidanur taluk of Chikkaballapur district, around 70 kilometres from Bengaluru, Allipura is a village known for its distinctive religious and cultural identity.
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Kolkata Hosts Special Quiz Competition to Promote Religious Education and Love for Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.) Among Children
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Maulana Tayyab Ali Ansari organized a special quiz competition in Kolkata to promote religious education, strengthen children's understanding of the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.) and encourage a love of learning among the younger generation.
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India’s Supreme Court Rules Against Automatic Reservation Benefits After Conversion to Islam
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that individuals who convert from Hinduism to Islam cannot automatically claim backward-class reservation benefits on the basis of their caste status before conversion, reinforcing legal restrictions on eligibility for certain affirmative-action benefits.
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Minaret of Historic Shia Religious Complex Collapses in India
The collapse of a minaret at Karbala-e-Diyanat-ud-Daula in Lucknow has raised concerns over the preservation of Shia religious heritage, with the Shia Central Waqf Board urging federal intervention.
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Iran Stands Firm in Defence of Islam, Says Indian Cleric
Muslim unity, educational progress and interfaith harmony highlighted at Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind meeting in Jharkhand.
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Indian Police Seized Loudspeaker and Arrested Cleric After Hear Azaan in UP
A Muslim cleric was arrested in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh after senior officials heard the azaan being broadcast through a mosque loudspeaker and directed police to act.
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Al-Mustafa University Representative in India Meets Sikh and Hindu Leaders
Hujjat al-Islam Dr Kamal Hosseini, representative of Al-Mustafa International University in India, met with Sikh, Hindu and Muslim leaders to discuss ways to strengthen academic, research and cultural cooperation among different religious communities and organise joint activities.
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Concerns Grow over Possible Disenfranchisement of Muslims in India Amid Mass Voter Roll Revision
The deletion of more than 130 million names from India's electoral rolls during a sweeping voter list revision has triggered political and public protests, with opposition parties and civil rights activists warning that the process could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly Muslims and economically disadvantaged communities. India's Election Commission and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have rejected allegations of wrongdoing.
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MANUU Opens Radio Podcast Studio and Media Archive to Strengthen Practical Journalism Training
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has taken an important step towards strengthening practical journalism education with the inauguration of a Radio Podcast Studio and the Professor Syed Ainul Hasan Media Archival Exhibition Unit at its Department of Mass Communication and Journalism.
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Is India’s Government Seeking to Remove Millions of Muslims from Voter Rolls?
Opposition parties in India, led by Rahul Gandhi, have accused the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of creating conditions that could disenfranchise millions of voters, including Muslims, through the large-scale revision of electoral rolls.
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Mahatma Gandhi Statue Unveiled in Tehran, Highlighting Historic Iran-India Ties
A special ceremony was held at the Indian Cultural Centre in Tehran to mark the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, with participants highlighting the longstanding cultural and civilisational ties between Iran and India.
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Prophet’s Recognition Is an Important Subject for the New Generation
A one-day special educational and training programme on “Paighambar Shanasi” (Understanding the Prophet) was held at Hawza Ilmiyya Baqiyatullah in Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
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‘Jai Shri Ram’ Slogan in Siliguri Court Sparks Controversy as Accused Faces Hijab-Clad Magistrate
A controversy has erupted in the Siliguri Sub-Divisional Court after an accused person shouted “Jai Shri Ram” during court proceedings on Wednesday upon seeing a woman judicial magistrate wearing a hijab.
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IPSP Condemn Police Harassment of Palestinian Activists
Members of the Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine (IPSP) staged a protest at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on September 30, condemning what they described as police harassment and intimidation of activists involved in pro-Palestine activities.
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Report Alleges Systematic Discrimination and Human Rights Violations Against Muslims in India, 2014–2025
A report published by the Geneva-based human rights organization ArtE Academy has accused Indian authorities of presiding over a decade of systematic discrimination and human rights violations affecting the country’s Muslim minority.
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Quran Recitations Held Across Kashmir to Mark 12th Death Anniversary of Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari
Quran recitations, Fateha ceremonies, marsiya recitations and religious gatherings were held across Jammu and Kashmir to mark the 12th death anniversary of renowned religious scholar, political leader and social figure Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari.
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Muslims Protest in Delhi Against Attacks on Mosques: Several MPs Detained
Several Muslim members of the Indian Parliament, along with social leaders and activists, were detained by police in New Delhi during a protest against attacks on mosques, revision of electoral rolls and violence against minorities.
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Mark Death Anniversary of Fakhru’l-Ulama Maulana Mirza Muhammad Alam
The majlis was addressed by Maulana Mirza Ejaz Athar, who paid tribute to the late scholar’s religious and academic services and highlighted the important role of Islamic scholars in serving the community and promoting religious awareness.
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Delegation Meets Iranian Cleric at Iran Culture House in New Delhi
A delegation of students and teachers from Amex International School in Vadodara, Gujarat, met with Hojjat al-Islam Abdulmajid Hakim Elahi, Iran's representative of the Vali-e Faqih in India, during a visit to the Iran Culture House in New Delhi.
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Islamic Organisation Plans Education Programme for Graduates Muslim Students
The Central Idara-e-Shariah Patna has announced plans for a new educational programme aimed at helping madrasa graduates and students from the Muslim community prepare for competitive examinations and pursue higher education.
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Muslims Protest Planned Demolition of Historic Mosque in India’s Ujjain
Hundreds of Muslims have been protesting in the central Indian city of Ujjain against plans to remove part of a historic mosque as part of a proposed road-widening project ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh festival.